Environment News
Discover news about global issues affecting the environment, learn about green products and services and find out how companies and organizations are making a difference through conservation and recycling efforts.
New Online Greenhouse Gas Calculator Takes the Guesswork Out of Measuring and Managing Vehicle Fleet Emissions
The EDF-NAFA Fleet Emissions Tool uses fuel consumption data to help fleet managers cut costs while "greening" their fleets. - May 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NEUAURA Footwear Announces Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing
NEUAURA footwear has announced their commitment to the environment by incorporating eco-friendly manufacturing into their product development and production lines. Based in New York, NEUAURA focuses on maintaining their commitment to providing consumers with high quality, high fashion,... - May 21, 2009 - NEUAURA
Sunny Hill Energy Welcomes New VP of Sales
Biographical sketch of David Bratton-Kearns vice-president of sales at Sunny Hill Energy. - May 21, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
America's Green Credentials Given a Huge Boost
The Vyouz entrepreneurs are back with a whole range of free websites to encourage the reuse of unwanted items. The ever-increasing network of green websites has been likened to the “Facebook of reusing and recycling” because of the enormous social networking opportunity it... - May 20, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Sunny Hill Energy is Open for Business
Sunny Hill Energy, a solar finance company, is now open and able to serve property owners, solar integrators and construction firms interested in installing solar power systems. - May 18, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
American Ecotech Opens New Office Location
American Ecotech, a leading professional specializing in the design, installation & maintenance of air pollution monitoring systems, opens new office in Ohio & will hold an open house to celebrate. - May 18, 2009 - American Ecotech
Encinitas' First Green Station
Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair Receives New Environmental Status. - May 17, 2009 - Encinitas Automative Repair for Domestic and Foreign Autos
Materials Calculator Benefits Construction and Landscape Project Planning
ATAK Trucking offers new materials calculator online to assist in planning for construction and landscaping projects. - May 15, 2009 - Atak Trucking
Vyouz Likened to the "Face Book of Reusing and Recycling"
With huge changes taking place on the World Wide Web, more people are talking and communicating with each other through Social Networks. The Vyouz Network is the first organization to combine these social features with environmental tools, thus providing it's members with the opportunity to benefit from a thriving, free virtual ecosystem. - May 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Gnosis Chocolate at Clean Plates NYC Book Launch
Raw chocolate maker to bring healthy indulgences to event. - May 15, 2009 - Gnosis Chocolate
The Laugh Out Loud News Summer Green Energy Promotion
LOL News is tired of waiting for the government to subsidize alternative energy for our homes. In that spirit, they are announcing an opportunity to give money to Americans for doing the right thing. - May 14, 2009 - The Laugh Out Loud News
ENTACT Environmental Services Opens Salt Lake City Office
ENTACT, LLC, a recognized industry leader in providing environmental remediation and construction services to a global client-base, has opened an office in Salt Lake City, UT. The new office will focus on a variety of projects in the Rocky Mountain Range, West Coast Region, and additional national locations. The Salt Lake City office is the 9th United States office location for ENTACT. - May 14, 2009 - ENTACT Environmental Remediation Services
Karma Gifting Pairs the Nature Conservancy with American Standard and Invents the Sustainable No-Goody Gift Bag
What happens when a major non-profit wants a goody bag, but wants it sustainable and with no bag? They call Karma Gifting. For this year’s Nature Conservancy gala “Design for a Living World,” Karma Gifting found the perfect partner — American Standard. Jennifer Walker and... - May 13, 2009 - karma gifting
NAMPAC Releases ECO-PAIL Sustainability Podcast
NAMPAC (www.bwaycorp.com/nampac), a division of BWAY Corp., has released a podcast featuring president and chief operating officer Tom Linton. In the podcast, Linton discusses how the ECO-PAIL focuses on reducing its environmental and societal impacts through every stage of its life cycle. He... - May 13, 2009 - NAMPAC
Environmentally Driven
DriveNow.com.au customers are now informed of the impact their rental selection has on the environment thanks to the new Eco-Ratings Car Rental Guide – a world first for car rental websites. - May 13, 2009 - Drivenow
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner
Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
Another Innovative Home Solution from Newpro - the ClearWater Gutter Protection System
With more and more homeowners planning to stay in their existing home for a longer period of time, home improvement solutions are on the rise. Newpro’s reputation for innovative home improvement solutions continues with the addition of the ClearWater Gutter Protection System. Statistics... - May 11, 2009 - Newpro Replacement Windows
Chestnut Hill Realty Successfully Reduces Carbon Imprint and Raises Awareness
Year's account of what Chestnut Hill Realty has done to become more environmentally aware. - May 11, 2009 - Chestnut Hill Realty
Endangered Species Day is May 15, 2009
Educational picture books from Sylvan Dell Publishing teach children conservation and the importance of protecting the world’s wildlife - May 11, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes
Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
International Conference on Nutrient Removal from Wastewater Streams May 10-13, 2009 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
International Nutrient Removal Conference - A historic Vancouver hosted event that will bring together the world’s leading experts in the science of nutrient recycling. - May 10, 2009 - International Nutrient Removal Conference
Muddy Water Watch Class to Train Volunteers on Sediment and Erosion Control
Sediment and erosion, releasing dirt and contaminates into storm drains and creeks is the leading cause of water pollution in the Yadkin River Basin. According to EPA Region IV and N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR), they receive more public complaints about sediment... - May 10, 2009 - Yadkin River Keeper
Environmental Due Diligence Spring Special
Environmental due diligence can help you determine a property true value through the performance of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prior to acquisition of a property to identify any potential environmental concerns that may exist. Overlooking this concern can cost you substantial future environmental expenditures, even if you did not create or contribute to the contamination. - May 08, 2009 - American Environmental Assessment & Solutions, Inc
CTA Genuine Trading Solutions and Environmental Consulting Firm Calvin Consulting Announce Strategic Partnership Agreement
Strategic Partnership Agreement Between CTA Firm Genuine Trading Solutions And Leading Environmental Consulting Company, Calvin Consulting Group Ltd. - May 05, 2009 - Genuine Trading Solutions
H2OurLife: Now is Not Soon Enough
Art students from Michael A. Riffel High School in Regina are painting a picture of the water crisis facing local and international wildlife and human populations in an effort to encourage the public to become part of the solution. - May 04, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
New Industrial Waste Disposal, Electronic and Waste Handling Equipment Buying Guide
IndustrialMRO.com, the plant maintenance and operations site for manufacturing companies has released its new directory of equipment for waste handling, electronic waste and industrial waste disposal. - May 03, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Cassbeth Sends Author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering to Collingswood Green Festival
Cassbeth sends author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering to Collingswood Green Festival. From the author: "This was a great community event and I had the opportunity to meet several individuals that I invited to the a local system engineering conference where... - May 03, 2009 - CassBeth
Aquentium Announces Non-Chemical Mobile Sanitation System That Reduces or Eliminates Bacteria and Viruses
Aquentium, Inc, (OTCBB: AQNM) announced today the launch of their mobile non-chemical sanitation system that eliminates or reduces bacteria and viruses. The Aquentium MOS-1 is designed for use in hospitals, restaurants, hotels, schools and food and beverage processing plants. “We expect that... - May 01, 2009 - Aquentium
Avian Academics: Bird Watching Contest Provides Innovative Tool for Teachers
This May, the Fledging Birders Program is challenging teachers and students across America to discover their local birds of the annual spring migration. The Schoolyard Birding Challenge (www.fledgingbirders.org/challenge.html) will award outstanding classes across the country with prizes for taking... - April 30, 2009 - National Biodiversity Parks, Inc.
Atlanta Author and International Corporate Coach Nominated for Georgia Author of the Year
Atlanta Author and International Corporate Coach Nominated for Georgia Author of the Year for his book "The Power of Personal Energy." - April 29, 2009 - 1 Executive Energy
MicroTech, EPEAT Join Forces to Support Green Information Technology Initiatives
Environmental Ratings Program Helps MicroTech End-Users Choose Green Technology; Award-winning Small Business is a Leading IT Reseller to Federal Government Agencies - April 29, 2009 - MicroTechnologies LLC
MWK Hosts Trip to See Mixed-Substrate Digesters in Action
Farmers, financiers, environmentalists, policy makers, regulators, and others have expressed an interest in participating in a trip to Europe to see MWK co-digesters in action. So, MWK will organize another trip during the summer of this year. Participants will be able to see how mixed-substrate... - April 29, 2009 - MWK Biogas North America Corp.
Swine Flu Update: US Declares Public Health Emergency -- Gallaway Safety Offering CDC Recommended N95 Respirator Face Masks for Swine Flu Protection
Gallaway Safety & Supply offers a full range of N95 respirator surgical masks as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect individuals against the current outbreak of swine influenza. - April 28, 2009 - Gallaway Safety & Supply
Green Nation Gardens Enjoying Huge Success with TerraCycle Products
Internet based green living products retailer is finding great success with products made from trash. - April 28, 2009 - Green Nation Gardens
Compostable T-Shirts from Blue & Green Designs
Blue & Green Designs of Raleigh, NC introduces their “I’m Compostable” 100% certified organic cotton t-shirts. - April 27, 2009 - Blue & Green Designs
Car Dealership Reduces Outside Light Cost $1,000 Per Month with Induction Lighting
Columbiana Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Saves Big with Induction Lighting from Energy Efficient Lighting Supply. - April 26, 2009 - Energy Efficient Lighting Supply
On Earth Day 3-Prime Shows Its True Colors: Green
How is your business responding to the greening of global and local markets? - April 25, 2009 - 3Prime LLC
Environmental Impact of Produced Water in Oil and Gas Industry
How Nature Group, Siemens Water Technologies and Wescorp Energy Inc. are providing Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry - April 25, 2009 - InvestorIdeas.com
Celebrating Earth Day: Clean Green and Save Green Article Launches
A lot of money can be saved by going back to the basics of cleaning. For a long time we were led to believe that we needed the cleaners manufacturers were marketing. Well, the manufacturers are using the same ingredients our parents and grandparents used to use, so why can't we? The answer is simple, we can. - April 24, 2009 - Crystal's Light
Green Screen Sharing Supporting Earth Day
With Earth Day 2009 in full swing, people and organizations are promoting a healthier planet via thousands of environmentally-friendly activities, one of which includes the use of screen sharing technology. By reducing travel time and face-to-face meetings, screen sharing is an example of Green IT that allows people to organize meetings over the Web, and hence significantly reduce CO2 gas emissions. - April 24, 2009 - BeamYourScreen
Survey Puts Forest on Road to Preservation
Teams of volunteers have been taking vital steps towards saving a unique Kenyan forest and its resident population of endangered Colobus monkeys. - April 24, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Can Interior Decorating Save the World?
Interior decorators join forces with Heifer International to help end global poverty. - April 24, 2009 - Hygge Interiors
New Diamond Offshore Drilling, Environmental and Well Drilling Equipment & Services Buying Guide
The online manufacturing marketplace IndustrialSAVER.com has introduced a new drilling products and services buying guide focusing on diamond offshore drilling, precision hole and environmental drilling equipment and services - April 24, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
GlacialLight T8 LED Lights Aid Elementary School safety
GlacialTech Inc. through its sub-brand GlacialLight continues to work with schools to bring the world’s power consumption down and diminish the ever increasing carbon footprint. This time they teamed up with an Elementary school called Wurih Elementary School in the heart of Taichung,... - April 24, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
Participate in Earth Day by Sponsoring the New Novel—"Last Warning About Global Warming" by Dr. Thomas Moore, Published by Alphar
“Last Warning about Global Warming” by Dr. Thomas Moore, published by Alphar, describes the future of the planet and methods to protect the ecosphere. --what should we do before that complete awakening happens? In a time when forceful action by courageous and angry people is absolutely necessary. A repaired Earth is necessary… In 5 Years or Less. - April 24, 2009 - Alphar Publishing
SUNOPTICS - High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Solutions - Energy Efficiency from the Sun for a Fraction of the Cost of Solar
Sunoptics, the inventor of the plastic prismatic skylight and leader in high performance prismatic daylighting solutions since 1978, is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Sunoptics LightCube(TM). - April 23, 2009 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting
Price-less Inkjet Cartridge Co. (PICINK) Teams Up with SoyPrint™ to Make Printing Greener
Price-less Inkjet Cartridge Co. (PICINK) in partnership with PRC Technologies makes printing greener by introducing soy based laser toner cartridges. - April 23, 2009 - Priceless Ink & Toner
On Mother's Day, Give Mom a Gift She Will Appreciate for Days and Months to Come
Mom can enjoy the newfound peace and harmony with GNS’s new automated Shower Timer. No longer will Mom need to be on shower patrol. Gone is the extended showering and replaced with orderly shower times and big savings in water and heating bills. Its unique design gives the bathers the best of both worlds, a full-flow of water followed by a restricted-flow. The Shower Manager offers a sensible solution to an age-old problem. - April 23, 2009 - Global Network Solutions, LLC
Russian Water Sector Has Enormous Opportunities for Foreign Companies
Russian water sector has for long been in a bad shape. Water supply and waste water treatment systems are in most cases outdated and would need immediate renovation or replacement. Due to the bad situation in the sector, it is obvious that the demand for water treatment solutions and equipment is... - April 23, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services